Game 92: Twins @ Tigers
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 12:11 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers, Jul 10, 2008 1:05 PM EDT
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Until the Lineup widget is updated....
Twins
Gomez, CF
Casilla, 2B
Redmond, C
Morneau, 1B
Monroe, DH
Young, LF
Harris, 3B
Punto, SS
Span, RF
Tigers
Granderson, CF
Polanco, 2B
Guillen, 3B
Cabrera, DH
Joyce, RF
Thames, LF
Larish, 1B
Rodriguez, C
Santiago, SS
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure was nice
having a lead off hitter that could take a walk for a day.
C’mon Slowey, go 8 IP.
by TMW on Jul 10, 2008 12:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel
Isn’t it time to give him another shot versus a lefty? Idk, Kenny doesn’t exactly dominate left-handers if I remember right. Give us some thump man.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 12:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez
hopefully he’ll come out pissed about sitting yesterday and do a little 3 for 5 action
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 12:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No Kubel
We’re all going to die!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to go!
Morneau starts something in the second with a no out single. Let’s go Monroe!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Darn you Monroe!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Double play for Detroit!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span stays = Monroe must go
When Cuddyer comes back, I hope they go with five outfielders for four spots in the line-up. That means Monroe must go.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Jul 10, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mariners released Sexon this morning...
...any interest in dropping Lamb to pick up Sexon for the bench? He’s raked versus LHP: .344/.423/.623.
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well...
not at a salary of 15,000,000 this year. But I suppose the Mariners are on the hook for that ahyway.
by montanatwinsfan on Jul 10, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't Lamb offer a little more
at least in terms of defensive possibilities than Monroe at this point?
by montanatwinsfan on Jul 10, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure,
but he isn’t playing much anyway. We have plenty of versatility on the roster to cover third base. Down with Lamb and Monroe, up with Cuddyer and Sexon?
I’m actually just playing devil’s advocate here….it’d depend on what he needed to come here, and I’m not sure I’d want him even then.
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want him here.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outfielders: Span, Gomez, Cuddyer, Young, Kubel, Monroe (6)
Infielders: Punto, Harris, Casilla, Lamb, Everett, Buscher (6)
I guess its even.
by montanatwinsfan on Jul 10, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Gladden
He has his favorites. Everybody else he finds reasons to criticize. Punto makes an error and it’s a “nice play”. Gomez makes a nice catch, but he takes a bad route on it.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Jul 10, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is that?
Is it just simple ignorance? Or is it the old “tough love” bit, where you’re not as hard on guys like Punto because you really don’t expect more out of them? Where with Gomez, you know he’s talented and has more of offer, so you’re harder on him because you want him to be pushed.
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Play by play guys are not supposed to be so biased
When guys he does not like make good plays, he acts like Hawk Harrelson describing the opposing team. It’s just really tough to tell what’s going on when he only talks about guys’ flaws when he hates them (Young/Gomez/etc.).
Meanwhile Punto makes two outs on the bases and an error with Gladden doing the play by play and he calls it like it was good hustle.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Jul 10, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just one reason to dislike Gladden
I can forgive that, I can forgive him for being just barely smarter than a pet rock, I can forgive him for being such a vocal and unabashed alcoholic on the air,
BUT I cannot forgive the braintrust that decided he needed to do play by play from the 4th-6th innings and destry any interest I have in listening. He is dull and boring and…
by montanatwinsfan on Jul 10, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear ya
He is incapable of getting excited. “And a fly ball to left…home run by Justin Morneau puts the Twins up 3-2.”
BE EXCITED, Dazzle!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dazzle
Dazzle does the pbp those three innings to save wear n tear on Gordo’s voice
but Dazzle is not so good at pbp
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 10, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I daresay
Dazzle is better at the play by play than Gordon.
At least from the last couple of years relying on their broadcasts, being a TC resident only for 2 years.
by Neil on Jul 10, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so
I would rather listen to Gordon than Dazzle. Albeit Gordan makes mistakes some times, but Gladden is simply boring to listen to.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see your point.
But Gladden at least gives you all the necessary information. You know, score, outs, runners, balls strikes, etc. These are things that Gordon has forgotten should be priority. Just my opinion.
by Neil on Jul 11, 2008 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch it, Gardy...
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good boy...
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does
Does anybody else find the look of Gardy in sunglasses at least a little disturbing?
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All new...
...FBI Gardy with snap-action fists and three trademark phrases!
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the winning three phrases are?
by montanatwinsfan on Jul 10, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Number one...
“This was a disappointing series.”
-After he almost single-handedly ruined both game one and two.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Hasbro went with...
“You swing real good.”
“You hustle your butt off.”
“Colonel Sanders is a bitch.”
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since I think I'm the only one here....
I’ll just keep talking to myself.
Breslow isn’t the stud pitcher I thought he was.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if he was
why would he have been released by Cleveland. The same group that brought up Rincon.
by montanatwinsfan on Jul 10, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True...
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap..
that was close…
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strikes him out!
Threat/inning over.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm wondering
Is this team quietly banning together and making a cry for help from upper management?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The fact that Nathan hasn't pitched on this road trip.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never ever, ever...
this administration would construe this losing streak, not as a need to bring in some help, but as a sign that we aren’t qualified to make the playoffs even if we do make the playoffs so we might as well shed some salary…
...and who could blame them…
by montanatwinsfan on Jul 10, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think were qualified
This team got hot at a good time, otherwise I don’t really see a playoff caliber team.
Bullpen is week…
Offense is power starved and inconsistent…
Starting pitching is still off and on…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gardy
He strikes me as an idiot quite often, but I get the impression he manipulated Terry Ryan quite often to get what he wanted. Also he frequently uses the media to accomplish the aforementioned goal and to dictate how players are view by the public.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note to Young
Thanks for swinging at the first pitch!!! rally killing idiot…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love/Hate
I feel kind of embarassed, but I’ve realized that I now hate two players on my favorite team. Gomez and Young suck. Why can’t they hear what I scream at my laptop?
by PhoenixV on Jul 10, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree kind of...
They have an extreme amount of potential but I think they’d be much better off in AAA still figuring things out. It’s actually kind of a double standard because the organization basically told Casilla and Span that it wasn’t good enough and now look what they’re doing now that they’ve figured it out. Whereas the superstars in Young and Gomez are simply allowed to remain a black hole in the lineup.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
give a high school kid a summer break
and a computer, and he will find a bunch of photos for a baseball blog diary.
That is a compliment, sir. You make me laugh.
by montanatwinsfan on Jul 10, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Summer break rules.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed,
enjoy it while you’ve still got it.
by montanatwinsfan on Jul 10, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Then it’s back to one post a day on Twins Fix.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Span
gotta admit the kids got a good deal of grit, i know it’s a small sample size but after hitting .174/.240/.239 against lefties in AAA this year he’s hitting .462/.563/.769 against them in the majors not counting today…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I just noticed that Morneau is hitting .320 again.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
first and third, one out.
we need a couple runs this inning…
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7th
the end of Kenny? Please, can we drive a stake in him here?
by montanatwinsfan on Jul 10, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe
We allowed Kenny to obtain a quality start from us.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crain
Crain is once again showing us why he is the only dependable relief arm besides Nathan.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why did I just say that...?
Then he gives up a GRD. Way to go, Andrew.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Red-dog...
Watch him ground out to short for the opening out.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Except for the fact that he isn't batting this inning, it'd be a good theory.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's get to this bullpen, Morneau!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously...
...it’s just Fernando Rodney. TAKE HIM DEEP EVERY TIME!
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A nice two bagger. Let's go Monroe!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SO CLOSE.
Nice double by J-Mo…Deep deep deep into right-center field…
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Monroe working the count well.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's something at least...
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
keep fouling 'em off, craigers...
7-pitch PA so far…
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shitty.
Advanced Morneau to third, but grounded out.
Two down. We need this one!
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One down...right?
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, nvm
Two outs now, with Young bringing in Morneau. 6-4.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't they pinch hit Kubel?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Jul 10, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who knows?
Why start Monroe versus LHP?
Monroe does have good splits versus righties.
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
26% of Harris' balls in play
are hit to the right infield…
Bummer.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone owes me $10.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Positives today:
1-We haven’t lost yet…6-4 is overcomeable. Yes, it’s a word.
2-Morneau: 4-for-4, 2 doubles.
3-Crain throws two scoreless innings.
4-Span: 2-for-2, triple, BB
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it's hilarious
that ESPN’s GameCast doesn’t have a photo for LNP. How long has he been in the bigs now?
(I can’t get MLB GameDay on my decrepit old work computer—makes it crash.)
by cooldude on Jul 10, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone
having flashbacks to Punto’s lead off double vs Papelbon the other day?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pinch hit Kubel for Gomez
There no question this has happen, right?
by TMW on Jul 10, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ouch gomez
major dis
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel will pinch hit for Red Dog
If need be, Span slide to center Joe will have to catch
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Mauer...
You failed. But thanks for the run.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
F that dude.
That was NOT a fail. He just tied the game. That’s all we needed.
Now we can focus on the win.
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was kidding, Jesse.
Settle down, lol.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha...
sorry man I’m just pumped up! It’s nice to see the Twins mounting a comeback of their own after the last three games!
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol no problem.
I had the picture ready and was just waiting for someone to fail. Mauer came the closest…: )
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Todd Jones.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubester on deck
please tell me he’s on deck
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KUBEL!!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel
End it! End it!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling it:
Home run to left field. Four rows up.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We have no bullpen left!
I don’t want to see Guerrier, end it!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nathan?
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, right.
It’s illegal to use him unless it’s a save situation. Gardy might be shot otherwise.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll tell you this:
Morneau is the one guy I would want in there right now.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The infamous
unintentional intentional walk.
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bwhahah
save that one
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 10, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy to help
I hope I never have to use it on Dennis Reyes.
by Neil on Jul 10, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't kid yourself
Nathan’s got his feet up on a chair right now. Gardentool…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh no
Not Monroe!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everybody start chanting now together...
Sexon! Sexon! Sexon!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Casey Blake!
Blake! Blake! Blake!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You idiots!
Leave Seay in there, now you’ve doomed yourselves…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who the heck is Dolsi?
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, good. Mike Lamb.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CRAIG MONROE VERSUS RHP: 288/342/630
Bring. It. On.
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If someone bet you that
Monroe would walk and Young would hit a grand slam 10 rows up in left field, how much would you wager?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ouch
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody get the shotgun
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lamb
You’ve officially put yourself in Juan Castro territory
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You one uped me.
Congrats. :D
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JOE NATHAN IS PITCHING!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nathan walks Guillen.
That’s an unfortunate start.
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Joe,
Please start throwing strikes.
Thanks,
Minnesota
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...and London.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody have the picture of Punto
and that bit about ineptitude. That would be appropriate at this moment
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
was that the original before someone put LNP in there?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, yeah.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Nathan walks Cabrera.
Two on, nobody out.
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's looking for a sharp ground ball to second?
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to be next to Leyland after that at bat....
ouchy
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
time to earn that paycheck Nathan…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is he intentially walking Thomas?
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gardy
likes micromanaging too much at times, hence the lamb for monroe fiasco
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and of course
it’s working to i sound like an idiot
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Epic fail
I feel a Pudge hit right here. But that’s just me..
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hook'em
Hook him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or high and tight
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two outcomes on that pitch
Whiff or grand slam, luckily it was the latter
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright.... Young, Harris, Punto
How come I don’t feel better?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This pitcher
I’d throw 95 in on Young hands, but that’s just me
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
he actually kind of turned on that pitch, way to call me out Young. I suppose that was gone at most parks too. damn
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delmon just hit a home run...
... if he was in any other park but Comerica.
by Neil on Jul 10, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone warming up in the pen?
Nathan for the tenth? Please?
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortuanetely
Since Gardy is a tool, it’s been awhile since Nathan was stretched out beyond 20 pitches
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct.
It’s been long. May 23 was the last time.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But with 32 pitches Nathan could have easily gotten through two inning against the BoSox.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great, now they need to find someone to pitch the 10th, because I don’t think Joe has fared too well in 2-inning appearances.
by nathaneide on Jul 10, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Mauer is batting .486 against Detroit.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We just need one more hit by him right now
Punto at third.
by Neil on Jul 10, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang it
But I’ll take it…
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF DENARD
Stealing second on a 2-1 with your best hitter at the plate
by Neil on Jul 10, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even the Detroit announcers
sound incredulous that Denard stole. They’re half relieved and half disbelieving.
by Neil on Jul 10, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
Steal second and take the bat out of Mauer’s hands with two outs in a tie game? Stupid stupid stupid.
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by cmathewson on Jul 10, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla
the RBI monkey
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BAH
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now I’m really mad.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Span was trying to stay out of the DP
and forgot how many outs there were
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by cmathewson on Jul 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla grounds out.
If I were Gardy and I hadn’t already pulled Gomez, Span’s ass would be on the bench right now. What a bonehead move.
by Neil on Jul 10, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
19 baserunners and 6 runs
that’s not terrible but that’s not going to get it done either
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Championship teams
Someone would have delivered a back-breaking homerun by now
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF???
What are you people whining about? Span’s steal put two runners in scoring position had Mauer gotten the single. Besides, what about Span stealing takes the bat out of Mauer’s hands? For all we know it was a designed hit and run, just that Mauer didn’t get the pitch to hit. Joe’s not worried about doubling off Span at that point since there were 2 out already, and he’s free to go ahead and swing away. A single there and they’re up two.
by nathaneide on Jul 10, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After Span abandoned first base
They intentionally walked Mauer. Taking the bat out of his hands, literally.
by Neil on Jul 10, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going out on a limb here and guessing that it was a hit & run attempt on a pitch that was outside the zone. Rookies don’t have a green light whenever they want. Not with the micromanager that is Gardenhire.
by nathaneide on Jul 10, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well then,
it’s a stupid move by Gardenhire. Either way, it’s a stupid move.
by Neil on Jul 10, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You never know...
...Span could have taken off on his own, trying to make something happen. Rookies also make silly mistakes.
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a blast from Morneau and this game is probably over.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need cash!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're seriously going to have to consider bringing out Bass of Boof, aren't we?
Screwed, we are.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or Dan Gladden. I'm sure he'd love to.
Isn’t he still on the retired reserve list?
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, do you leave Guerrier in? I would
by nathaneide on Jul 10, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leave a fat one right down the middle for Young...
by Jesse on Jul 10, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon! My Man!
Well done on your 0 for 6!
by nathaneide on Jul 10, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, love that 0 for 5 from the DH spot today!
by nathaneide on Jul 10, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delmon
I know he had a hot June and stuff but when he’s bad he really sucks up the joint. Also he is a real rally killer with his squib hits and strikeouts.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau is only four points back from Mauer in BA.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Suck. The new video section of Gameday doesn’t work with FF3
by nathaneide on Jul 10, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know. It sucks.
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops
That should have tied the game
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jul 10, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There’s no reason to lose to a guy named Clete. Come on.
by nathaneide on Jul 10, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One more pitch!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins Win!
Detroit just got:
Thank you Canada!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 10, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Justin trying to impress his friends on the Red Wings?
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by cmathewson on Jul 10, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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